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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.35, 180.46 and 42.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.35, 180.46 and 42.27 is: 63.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.35 : 180.46 = 42.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.35/180.46 = 42.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.35x = 180.46 × 42.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.35x = 7,628.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,628.04/120.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.38

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